Raven Conversations

Join us this episode as Sara and Joe continue the holiday family conversations and sit down with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Soulier, 194th Wing, and his daughter Sr. Airman Brianna Soulier, 252d Cyberspace Operations Group, as we talk about the dynamics of being a guard family.

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In this episode Sara and Joe continue the holiday family conversations and sit down with sisters serving in the Washington Army National Guard, Privates 1st Class Maria and Daria Aleshina. The sisters are Russian immigrants who came to the United States as children and enlisted in the Guard on the same day. Daria is also a former Washington Youth Academy Graduate.

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In this episode Sara and Joe continue the holiday family conversations and sit down with dual military couple Master Sgt. Naziroh Brockman, Headquarters Washington Air Guard, and Master Sgt. Shay Brockman, Western Air Defense Sector.

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In this episode of Raven Conversations Sara and Joe sit down with two Specialists from the 1st Cavalry Squadron, 303rd Regiment. They have been best friends since seventh grade and are gearing up for a deployment together in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

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In this episode Sara and Joe sit down with Sarah Schmidt from the Washington Army National Guard Education and Incentives office to talk about the new credentialing assistance program. If you are interested in the program and want more information here are some resources:

https://mil.wa.gov/education

phone: 253-512-8931

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CA Fact sheet: https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5d8e44e100703

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In this episode Sara sits down with an all Washington Army National Guard member band, “Faultline." The members are:

MAJ Adam Hanisch - rhythm / lead guitar

CW3 Stuart Welborn - lead / rhythm guitar

1SG Laszlo Cosorus - bass guitar

SSG Christopher Coutsouridis - drums

SPC AJ Pickard - vocals

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/faultlinecoverband/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCXbM1sU_zM0SPjhWoefXQ

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Sara sits down with Maj. Jimmy McInerney and MSgt. Justin Murner from the 111th Air Support Operations Squadron to talk about the mission of the Tactical Air Control Party, the new designation of the Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and how the Air Force is enhancing their Airmen's ability to perform.

If you are interested in learning more about the the two ASOS units in the Washington National Guard check out some stories here: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/194WG

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In this episode Sara sits down with members from the Washington National Guard's Youth Council to talk about how the Child and Youth Services program is making a difference.

The Washington National Guard Child & Youth Services mission is to positively impact Soldier and Family readiness, resilience, retention and quality of life by providing secure, timely, flexible, and high-quality youth development opportunities and resources which promote the overall well-being of National Guard children and youth. Child and Youth Services is available for school age eligible dependents of National Guard Service member’s ages 6-18 years old.

If you would like more information please contact the Youth Program Coordinators

Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator: office 253-512-7985, cell 253-548-4942

Child & Youth Program Coordinator: office 253-512-1356, cell 253-464-9392

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On this episode of Raven Conversations Sara and Joe sit down with Maj Ty Clark, commander 194th Logistics Readiness Squadron, to talk about leadership. They talk about the qualities of a good leader, adapting to new generations of service members and how experiences has impacted their own leadership styles.

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In this episode we talk to Capt. Ben Seims an instructor at the Master Fitness Trainer Course and lead ACFT Coordinator for the Washington Army National Guard. We talk about a variety of fitness and health related topics, and Seims gives us an update on the ACFT.

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